Heat can be lost directly to the external environment by the vasodilation of blood vessels in which of these body parts?
A)the hypothalamus
B)the heart
C) the skin
D) the hypothyroid

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The skin has blood vessels that can dilate (widen) to allow for heat loss to the external environment. This process is part of the body's thermoregulation mechanisms to maintain a stable core temperature.

Heat Can Be Lost Directly to the External Environment by the Vasodilation